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The Twenty-sixth Amendment greatly altered voting rights in the United States. Engaging video clips explain why the amendment was created and how it has impacted voter turnout over the years.
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Concepts
american history, military draft, voting, voting rights, citizenship, governments, government systems, government regulation, democracy, democratic values, representative democracy, constitutional amendments, constitutional rights, constitutions, constitutional law, the constitution, the united states constitution
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners poll individuals over the age of 18 on their voting habits
- Direct pupils to conduct research on the percentage of people age 18-21 that actively vote
Classroom Considerations
- A free C-SPAN Classroom account is needed to access the resource, or use the following login credentials: Username:
students, Password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
Pros
- Resource covers multiple topics from citizenship to constitutional amendments
- The material is relevant for high school academics who will be eligible to vote soon
Cons
- None